Rating: 90%

Our Rating

Rating: 90/100. The Landice U7 upright bike ($2,895) with optional TV is a luxury ride for home gyms. It provides all the benefits of a commercial exercise bike, plus it carries a lifetime residential warranty. The U7 is identical to Landice upright bikes seen in hotels and high-end health clubs. It’s also very similar to the recumbent Landice R7; the only difference is seat position.

To help you exercise efficiently, Landice loads its bike consoles with 10 workout programs. These can be tailored to your preferences for target heart rate zone, resistance, speed and more. Additionally Landice indoor bikes can save five user-designed exercise routines.

With each workout session the data feedback is very rich, as explained in the “Workouts” section of this Landice U7 review.

To help keep you motivated, Landice bikes are media-friendly. The cheapest option is bringing your own tablet computer; the U7 console has a tablet-sized shelf. The premium option is attaching a 19” Landice TV ($800).

Pros:

100% commercial quality

Lifetime warranty on parts & electronics

Saddle is padded and has 12 up/down settings

20 resistance levels with digital magnetic control

10 preset workout programs

5 user-designed workout programs

Heart rate control technology

Compatible with wireless chest strap (not included)

Contact heart rate sensors

Multi-position handlebars

Optional 19” Landice Vision System TV with remote control

Optional bracket to add your own TV

Shelf to hold a mobile device or magazine

350-pound user weight capacity

Easy assembly with few steps

Transport wheels attached

Cons:

High price

Lacks Bluetooth for connecting with fitness apps

Seat can’t move forward/backward (only up/down)

Introduction

The Landice U7 is an upright exercise bike made in the USA. Featuring club-quality parts and electronics, it’s guaranteed for a lifetime of home use. Below we describe the Landice upright bike control panel, parts and lifetime warranty.

Workout Programs

Landice bikes are loaded with 10 workout programs, all customizable for duration and intensity. A program controls the bike resistance and speed unless the rider uses manual controls. The choices include:

Furthermore you can save five self-designed workout programs to the U7 bike console.

Landice fitness equipment provides above-average workout feedback. While other stationary bikes have five or six data fields, the Landice upright bike offers the following:

Elapsed Time

Time Remaining

Time in Heart Rate Zone

Resistance Effort level (1 – 20)

Calories

Cal/Hour

Watts

Distance

Distance logged in workout (Miles or kilometers)

METs

RPM

Speed

Heart Rate

Target Heart Rate

Heart rate can be monitored with contact sensors or wirelessly. Contact sensors are built into the handlebars, and a wireless transmitter is sold separately. Color-coded lights (red, yellow and green) on the Landice bike console indicate whether you’re exercising above, below or within your target heart rate zone.

Landice U7 Features

Landice upright bikes have 20 magnetically-controlled resistance levels. The lowest setting is very light and may be appropriate for rehabilitative exercise. The toughest settings is 400 Watts, which is ample force for the typical home bike user.

Handlebars on the Landice U7 are adjustable to support different riding positions and body sizes. Resistance controls are built into the handlebar tips for convenience.

The seat is padded and contoured for comfort. Its position is easily adjusted without tools for a wide range of user heights. There are 12 up/down settings.

For on-board digital entertainment you can set a tablet computer on the console shelf; add a 19” Landice Vision System TV monitor; or attach a TV from another brand.

Heart rate can be monitored with contact grips. However, these may require up to 45 seconds of contact before a readout is provided. The most convenient way to measure heart rate is with a wireless heart rate transmitter sold separately.

Amenities include a three-speed cooling fan, a bottle holder and an accessory pocket.

For convenience and energy conservation the U7 is cord-free. The console electronics are powered by the rider instead of mains electricity.

Warranty & Guarantee

Landice backs this purchase for a lifetime. The U7 upright bike warranty provides:

– Frame: Lifetime

– Parts & Electronics: Lifetime

– Labor: One year

The manufacturer also guarantees machine replacement if a unit is defective.

Conclusion

The Landice U7 is a top-notch upright bike. It costs twice as much as other stationary bikes, but it could serve twenty times longer. Comfortable seating, good physical adjustability and very customizable workout programs round out the excellent basics. Add your tablet computer, iPod or a Landice Vision System to create an all-around luxurious home exercise center.

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